Rope for Connection

Welcome to Aphrodisia!

We host classes specially designed to enhance connection and increase confidence. Please note all participants must be over the age of 18 years. Classes are capped to ensure that everyone can receive appropriate levels of attention and tuition.

Throughout our shibari workshops, you will develop and build your skills and confidence in rope play. Depending on your needs, you may book individual classes, a set of workshops, or the entire series to ensure for a thorough and uninterrupted educational experience.

Shibari classes run 6:30-8:00pm and is held at Ashtanga Yoga Studio, King St, Newcastle West.

Welcome to Tying for Connection!

6:30pm 10th February

Demonstrators: 

ArdentDesires and BlueBird (see bios below)


Tying for connection: creating flow and building the relationship.

The Japanese practice of shibari specifically implies exchange between two people- someone tying and someone being bound. Throughout this class you will practice moving beyond lab rope to develop the connection between rigger and bunny as well as safe rope practices. 

While each of our classes focus on a particular skill, ongoing discussions will build knowledge of the terminology, culture, history, styles, and aesthetics of shibari.

Level of experience required to participate: Can confidently tie single and double column ties.

Workshop Equipment Requirements
You will need to bring the following with you to participate in the workshops:

• 4 x 7m-8m of 6mm rope in either hemp, jute, cotton or similar
• Rope shears

If you do not have a set of rope &/or shears, you may purchase these at point of ticket sale.

Demonstrators:
ArdentDesires (she/her) has been active in the Newcastle kink scene for over 3 years, getting her start into shibari/kinbaku through Hunter Rope Explore & Exchange (RXX). Her passion for rope play is inspired by musical pieces such as Adagio for Strings by Samual Barber where movements are slow, deliberate and purposeful to create a specific emotional experience. She greatly enjoys sharing her knowledge about this Japanese art style and looks forward to introducing new people to the dynamics of rope play.

blue_b1rd (she/her) has been exploring Shibari for seven years, first as a bunny and then learning to tie in order to help others slip into blissful ropey space. Her focus is on building trust and intimacy through communication and tying the person, not just the rope. blue_b1rd enjoys flowy freestyle floor rope and collaborative suspension.
After finding community through Rxx (Newcastle), RopeChill (Sydney) and rope classes around Australia, blue_b1rd hosted ropey zoom chat/skill shares during the covid lockdowns. She now hosts the Newcastle Rope Munch and Rope Jams.

FAQs:

• Ticket price is per person. All attendees need to purchase a ticket to attend (including those being tied).
• Please wear clothing that gives a full range of movement such as activewear.
• As this class focuses on relationship between rigger and bunny, it would be most beneficial to come as a pair who can practice together, however you do not need to come with a partner, as long as you are willing to practice with another classmate.
• We are located at the Ashtanga Yoga Studio in Newcastle West, on the top floor. There is a tall staircase to climb in order to access the space so please contact us with any mobility concerns.